
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Oakland Hills Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $600 (49 Rentals)
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6901 Sunkist Dr

1729 Seminary Ave, Unit 2

Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community

Oakland Station

San Leandro Apartments

6115 Old Quarry Loop, Unit 6115

6115 Old Quarry Loop

10010 MacArthur Boulevard
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2684 73rd Ave, Unit Apt 2

7828 International Blvd

4515-4515 Penniman Ave

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8634 MacArthur Blvd, Unit 8634 MacArthur Blvd

538 Douglas Ave

6124-6124 Hayes St

1131 88th Ave

The Grove
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5452 Bancroft Ave

2646 64th Ave

11810 Foothill Way
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2451 Seminary Ave

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3669 39th Ave

9240-9244 MacArthur Blvd

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Tassafaronga Village

3846 Buell St

3644 Magee Ave
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The Palms On Seminary

1242 88th Ave

6619-6625 Bancroft Ave

6621 Bancroft Ave

7878 Ney Ave

9833 Walnut St

594 Victoria Ct
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170 Belleview Dr

132 Dutton Ave

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Belleview Apartments
Southeast Oakland Hills, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Oakland Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Oakland Hills Studio Apartments | $1,292 | $1,095 | $1,390 |
| Southeast Oakland Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,424 | $2,000 |
| Southeast Oakland Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $1,698 | $3,290 |
| Southeast Oakland Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,960 | $2,200 | $3,800 |
| Southeast Oakland Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,754 | $3,095 | $4,413 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Oakland Hills Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Oakland Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Oakland Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at MacArthur Heights priced from $1,095. Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here are the most affordable Southeast Oakland Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | Studio 1 Bathroom C | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
| Pinewood Terrace | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Oakland Station | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,424 |
| Foothill Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| 2451 Seminary Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,581 |
| 3669 39th Ave | 3669 39th Ave - 9 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Oakland Hills, CA
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Oakland Hills area is the $2.93 price per square foot C1 Model at Shadow Woods in the in the Caballo Hills neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Southeast Oakland Hills apartment is the 3 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Granite Pointe Apartments starting at $3,022 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the Mills College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Oakland Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Woods | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.93 |
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 3 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 236 Haas Ave, Unit 8 | 236 Haas Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 3811 39TH AVENUE | 3811 39TH AVENUE - 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| 6619-6625 Bancroft Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 3669 39th Ave | 3669 39th Ave - 9 | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Oakland Station | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 2451 Seminary Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Oakland Hills Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southeast Oakland Hills?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southeast Oakland Hills is at MacArthur Heights listed at $1,095.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Oakland Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Oakland Hills Apartment is $1,424 at Oakland Station.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast Oakland Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast Oakland Hills is starting from $1,581 at Granite Pointe Apartments.
What is the most affordable Southeast Oakland Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southeast Oakland Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Granite Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,660.
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